Tom Hiskey, 17 March 2017.

The impending increase in probate fees were thrown into doubt earlier this week after they were branded ‘unlawful’ by the parliamentary committee on statutory instruments.

Three animal charities have won a case at the Supreme Court against a women cut out of her mother’s £500,000 Will.

The government’s decision to increase probate fees from £215, or £155 if families are using a solicitor, to a tiered system based on the value of the estate is patently unfair for many families according to Kings Court Trust, one of the UK’s largest estate administration specialists.

Katie Price has revealed that she hasn’t updated her Will in several years, explaining that her ex-husband Peter Andre and only three of her five children would inherit her estate if she died unexpectedly.

A recent article published by Which? explains how ordinary families could save thousands of pounds in legal fees by carrying out the probate and estate administration process themselves. Undertaking the administration of an estate yourself is obviously one way for executors to save money, rather than using a solicitor or estate administration specialist. However, Kings Court Trust felt compelled to add to this article and explain why some families might want to consider speaking to an estate administration specialist before undertaking the work.

From launching new technology solutions to managing a record number of estates, 2016 was a successful year for a number of reasons at estate administration specialist Kings Court Trust.

Having supported thousands of families through the estate administration process, we know that one of the most popular features of our comprehensive estate administration service is the fact that it is offered with a guaranteed fixed price. However, there are many other providers who charge an hourly rate – so what’s the difference between the two options and will choosing one over the other make that much of a difference to the final bill payable by the family?

A recent report has shown that the younger generations will inherit much more money than their parents and grandparents did. Wealth amongst older generations has grown by 45% in the last decade, resulting in more money being passed on as an inheritance than ever before. However, those likely to benefit most are people who are already well off or have a high income.